Fridge-raid one-pan pesto pasta

Use up odds and ends hanging around in the fridge to make this pasta. Try courgettes instead of peppers, or other leafy greens in place of the spinach

One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash

Make an easy stew that contains all of your 5-a-day. If red meat is lean, it’s a valuable source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, but we also have a vegan option (see tip, below)

One-pot cheeseburger pasta

Combine the best of two comfort foods in one dish – perfect for a Friday night treat. Top with pickles and jalapeños to serve

One-pot chicken & rice

Make a wholesome chicken dinner for all the family in under an hour. Plus, you only need one pan, so there’s less washing-up

One-pot five-spice rice

Start with ½ tsp of five-spice in this spiced rice as it’s quite a strong flavour, but you may want to add more. It makes a filling and healthy veggie main

Salmon & asparagus one-pot gratin

Make the most of asparagus in season in early British summertime with this delicious creamy salmon and asparagus one-pot topped with crunchy breadcrumbs

Fajita chicken one-pot

Make the most of a classic combination of chicken and chorizo in this easy one-pot. Serve in large bowls with soured cream and a scattering of parsley.

One-pot tomato orzo

Have a glut of tomatoes? Put them to good use in this one-pan orzo dish, perfect for a family midweek dinner. Finish with fresh parsley and plenty of parmesan

Smoky sausage & black bean chilli

Gather round the campfire and serve this chilli one-pot with tortilla chips for scooping up the smoky beans and sausages. Or, enjoy with a jacket potato or rice

One-pan pasta

Save on washing up with this easy and quick one-pan spaghetti dish with meatballs and a tomato sauce. It’s both healthy and low in calories